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But an M4 or any performance car needs something that stands out, I don't understand people who buy a M4 and have it in grey! Googled San Marino, looks nice
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02-11-2016, 02:40 PM | #48 |
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I saw two mineral white BMW's today, it was a brisk but sunny day in the Midlands. Just confirmed that I made the right decision on the colour, mineral white really sparkles in the sunlight
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02-12-2016, 09:40 AM | #49 | |
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02-12-2016, 10:59 AM | #50 |
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I haven't bothered chasing it up, trying to get it out of my mind now that I've finalised the specification. I've never waited 5 months for a car before! But I'm sure that it'll be worth the wait
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02-19-2016, 05:07 AM | #51 | |
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Anyway, Dealer rang and it seems to have freed up some info - although no improvement. Seems that BMW have NOT been able to improve availability of 20i engines after all (I am not sure if it is all petrol engines or just 20i). My order should be built week 23 and dealer says they should have it ready for me week 26 - last week of June. Dealer also has said that all new orders for 20i are being quoted Q3. Although not great news at least I now have a date in mind whereas before it was a bit too vague for me. Last edited by Bill_P; 03-04-2016 at 09:27 AM.. |
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02-19-2016, 05:20 AM | #52 |
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I am only waiting four months for an individual build M4 Two weeks in and I can confirm they are worth the wait. I enjoyed our extended test drive in the 18d S drive, but I am so impressed with our own car. Loving the tech toys and ours seems to be built pretty well too. the icing on the cake is that we are averaging 47mpg with it so far.
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02-19-2016, 05:22 AM | #53 | |
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It fits with what my dealer told me, he was able to confirm this the day after I placed my order so not sure if the issue was BMW or your sales assistant not doing his after sales admin work
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02-26-2016, 11:30 AM | #54 |
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So made some changes to my original specification today based upon the discovery that speed limit display is a standard feature...
I have dropped the driving assistant, adding a heated steering wheel and the variable sports steering. Was going to have the adjustable lumbar support instead of the variable sport steering, however the sports seats are fine with the lumbar support in exactly the place I need it so I didn't think this would add any real benefit.
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I queried if I would be getting the sliding rear bench seat yesterday and still waiting for an answer on that - lets see if I also get an update on delivery - I am not holding my breath.
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I would always get these options to make your car stand out from others:
* Navi Plus with HUD * LED headlights * Panoramic roof * The 19" rims But of course it depends on what you want. |
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03-01-2016, 09:20 AM | #58 | |
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Yes I've ticked all of those boxes and a lot more, a few too many in the opinion of my wife!
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03-31-2016, 11:08 AM | #59 |
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Got this update from my SA today
"As of today the car has gone 5055 which means it is locked and confirmed by production control. It should enter build the end of next week all being well."
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Getting excited now...
Going on holiday for two weeks on Sunday so should only be a four week wait when I get back
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The final two weeks' wait takes an eternity! Keep yourself busy.
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I have the same system on my Porsche and paid extra for the camera feature to get the real time info, as i had this on my Mercedes and loved it. It also helps on the M42 and M25 with the variable speed limits as again it reads them, the standard feature will just show 70 mph as its a motorway according to the san nav data. Hope that clears it up. IMO still worth getting the driver assistance package, if only for this and the high beam assist (which also relies on the camera). lane departure is just a bonus safety feature i guess. oh and for whats its worth, i don't think the variable sport steering is worth getting, i considered this on the porsche but dropped the option, it really isn't needed, its not like the car doesn't already have power steering, its just to make it lighter during parking, something you really don't need. |
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Agree on the variable sport steering, it's not worth it on a SUV. However the system is not just about making the steering lighter, it reduces or increases the amount of turn required lock to lock. So for example at a slow speed a certain amount of input will provide a greater degree of turn in and at higher speed less of a degree of turn in.
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